Associate Software Engineer

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Who We Are

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.  

Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance. 

We have a flock of more than 1,800 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location. 

If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”! 

To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Title: Associate Software Engineer

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Java Full Stack Developer, you will assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable web applications. You’ll work with Java-based technologies on the backend and modern JavaScript frameworks on the frontend as part of a passionate and self-motivated development team.

The Candidate Will Be Assigned Various Tasks Such As

• Development: Write efficient, maintainable, and reusable code for both front-end and back-end applications using Java, RDBMS, and NoSQL technologies.
• Cloud Integration: Support the development and deployment of applications on cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Architectural Coordination: Work with architects to ensure design components align with performance goals and system requirements.
• API and Microservices Development: Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Java frameworks like Spring Boot.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Contribute to implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Application Monitoring: Help monitor and troubleshoot cloud-based applications to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, Java development, and modern engineering practices.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality code.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in full-stack development.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions.
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You’ve Done

You have 3–4 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer and hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field. You’ve built scalable, cloud-native applications and have a strong foundation in Java. You’re proficient in designing, developing, and deploying Java-based applications on cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.

Beyond your technical expertise, you bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. If this describes your journey, we’d love to connect!!

Education and Background

• Earned a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Accumulated 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years.
• Gained at least 1 years of product development experience, with 2+ years preferred.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Spent 2–4 years working as a Full Stack Developer, building cloud-native applications.
• Delivered enterprise-grade products for at least 1–2 years.
• Applied Object-Oriented Design principles extensively, especially using Java, SQL Server, Spring, Spring Boot, REST services, and Microservices.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Written and optimized complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Worked with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools.
• Deployed applications on Azure or AWS; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Used test automation frameworks such as JUnit, JMeter, Selenium, or Nightwatch JS, and maintained code quality with tools like Sonar or Snyk.
• Gained exposure to containerization using Docker; familiarity with Kubernetes is an added advantage.
  
  

Good To Have (Optional)

• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Hands-on with any unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Internship or academic project experience in full-stack development.
  
  

Professional Strengths

• Solved challenging technical problems and debugged complex production issues.
• Communicated effectively within cross-functional teams and collaborated across roles.
• Managed your time well, delivered results independently, and consistently met deadlines.
  
  

What We Stand For

Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems.  As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status. 

We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead.

To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/

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Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes.